Intro
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Verse 1
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Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free
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From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee
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Israel's strength and consolation, hope of all the earth thou art
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Dear desire of every nation, joy of every longing heart
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Joy of every heart
Verse 2
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Born thy people to deliver, born a child and yet a King
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Born to reign in us forever, now thy gracious kingdom bring
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By thine own eternal spirit, rule in all our hearts alone
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By thine all sufficient merit, raise us to thy glorious throne
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Oh - hh
Bridge
G2 Asus
You draw the hearts of shepherds, You draw the hearts of kings
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Even as a baby, You were changing everything
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You called me to Your Kingdom, before Your lips could speak
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And even as a baby, You were reaching out for me
G2 Asus
And now we are awaiting, the day of Your return
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When every eye will see You as heaven comes to earth
G2 Asus
Until the sky is opened, until the trumpet sounds
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The bride is getting ready, the church is singing out
Chorus
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Come, thou long expected Jesus, born to set thy people free
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From our fears and sins release us, let us find our rest in thee
D/F# G A D
Come, thou long expected King